Occupational Therapist

Position Title:  Occupational Therapist - District Wide

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Wisconsin license issued by the Department of Public Instruction.
• Possesses those characteristics which will promote success in fulfilling the job goals and responsibilities.
• Ability to develop positive constructive relations with students, staff and the public.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates student’s functional performance in the areas of daily living skills, school/work activities, play/leisure and vocational skills, as well as neuromuscular, sensorimotor and perceptual performances.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team decision making and IEP goal development.
• Designs therapeutic programs to assist the student in achieving educationally relevant long-term (annual) goals and measurable short-term objectives.
• Provides intervention through direct therapy, monitoring or consultation.
• Provides consultative services to parents regarding the student’s present level of functioning and its effect on functioning at home, school and in the community.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect self, students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Acts as a liaison between medical and educational systems regarding the student’s physical condition and its effect on learning and level of functioning.
• Complete all documentation of evaluation results, annual student progress report and discharge summary notes.
• Provides consultative services to educational staff relative to the individuals student’s level of functioning and its effect on learning.
• Recommends purchase of equipment for pupil therapy and assists in the procurement of the same.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through staff development activities.
• Performs other duties related to the job summary as assigned by the principal or Executive Director of Student Services.

Reports To:  Executive Director of Student Services

Terms of Employment:  To begin at the start of the 2024 – 2025 school year, 190 days per contract year.   Salary, benefits, and other employment terms per the Employee Handbook.

Application Requirements:  All applicants are required to submit the District Application.  The application is located on WECAN.  Applicants can access WECAN at: https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/ or via the School District of Holmen’s website under “Employment Opportunities.”  All applicants must submit an on-line application, resume and three (3) letters of reference.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer